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Special Programs
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HSK Examination Preparation
China's
Hànyǔ
Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, is
the standardized test used to determine the fluency of non-native
speakers in their Chinese ability. Our HSK prep courses are designed
to teach you methods that will
assist you in attaining your
highest possible score on the HSK. While the content includes
listening & reading comprehension, grammar, written expressions, as
well as spoken and written sections, the primary focus is devoted to
test taking skills and strategies.
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Industry-Specific Chinese Courses
If you want to study with a
focus a specific industry, such as finance, manufacturing, research and
development, etc, we will customize the vocabulary and content of the
text as per your specific requirements. These highly customized courses
are normally arranged with a private tutor.
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◆ Chinese Culture Courses
The culture courses are group
or individual classes focusing on specific aspects of traditional
Chinese culture, such as wash painting, calligraphy, mahjong, and Tai
Chi.
Chinese Tea Ceremony Course:
The course is designed to introduce the various types of Chinese teas,
use of the tea set & implements and proper storage of tea leaves. You
will learn various methods to make green tea, oolong tea, red tea and
Pu er tea, as well as traditional tea culture.
Chinese Cooking Course:
We will teach you to make one Chinese snack and one main dish each
lesson. Past lessons have included items such as spring roll, wonton,
rice dumpling and steamed dumpling;
mapo tofu (spicy bean curd
with shredded pork), tangcu paigu
(sweet and sour pork ribs),
yuxiang rousi (pork strips in spicy sweet and sour sauce),
qiezhi guiyu (Mandarin fish in tomato sauce) and
hongshao shizitou (braised
pork meatballs), and more. We supply all the ingredients and cookware,
you just need to bring your appetite and desire to learn.
Handicraft Course:
Each class spotlights a traditional Chinese handicraft such as kites,
candy dolls, Chinese knots, embroidery, bead strings, paper-cuttings,
clay sculptures, etc. iMandarin will provide all necessary materials and
tools.
Shanghai Dialect and Cantonese
Course: After successful
completion of this course, you will be able to hold basic daily
conversations, such as greetings, introducing yourself, asking
directions, shopping, ordering food, and taking taxi, etc. This is a
great class to improve your local knowledge. (Dependent on school
location and availability)
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